A guide to rapid assessment of human resources for health

Overview

This framework points out the importance of placing health workforce issues in a broad perspective that takes into account the influence of globalization and national and subnational factors. It includes cultural as well as political, sociodemographic, economic and geographical factors in health workforce issues. It is based on the premise that population health should drive the planning, actions and management of the health system. It emphasizes the importance of linking HRH with outcomes of the health system.